UPDATE Classic Major and Minor

Please note the Classic Major and Classic Minor tournaments will now each consist of a full eleven rounds to be held concurrently with the Australian Chess Championships across the entire event.

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Early-Bird Accommodation

ByEvent Partner August 2, 2023September 13, 2023

Event partners are offering discounted accommodation in Adelaide. Discounts of 10% and 15% are available at these select hotels to tournament players and their families. Accommodation in Adelaide is expected to fill for the holiday season with many festive and sporting events being held during January. Please book early to secure your room!

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Festival of Chess at the Glenunga Hub

Byds January 2, 2024January 4, 2024

Many exciting chess events can be found at the Glenunga Hub and Glenunga International High School through January. On the Championship’s Rest Day, Saturday 6th of January, festivities begin with Simuls featuring WGM Julia Ryjanova at 10am and IM Gary Lane at 2pm. Also come and see: Community Event Schedule

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Masterclass with IM Leonid Sandler

Byds January 7, 2024January 7, 2024

Friday 12th January at Glenunga International High School. See also Leonid’s Biography.

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Brilliancy Prizes

Byds January 3, 2024January 7, 2024

Entries for a brilliancy prize are available in all four classic-time tournaments! Submit a copy of your scoresheet to an Arbiter for entry. Prizes will be awarded at the closing ceremony.